Earth and sky Quote by Stephen R. Lawhead
““Earth and sky, rock and wind, bear witness! By the power of the Swift Sure Hand, I claim this ground and sain it with a name: Bwgan Bwlch! Power of fire I have over it, Power of wind I have over it, Power of thunder I have over it, Power of wrath I have over it, Power of heavens I have over it, Power of earth I have over it, Power of worlds I have over it! As tramples the swan upon the lake, As tramples the horse upon the plain, As tramples the ox upon the meadow, As tramples the boar upon the track, As tramples the forest host of heart and hind, As tramples all quick things upon the earth, I do trample and subdue it, And drive all evil from it! In the name of the Secret One, In the name of the Living One, In the name of the All-Encircling One, In the name of the One True Word, it is Bwgan Bwlch, Let it so remain as long as men survive To breath the name.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Song of the Earth by Stephen R. Lawhead, 1995
A ceremonial chant invoking elemental powers to claim and protect sacred ground.
In simple terms: Ritualistic claim over nature through spoken power.
Key Takeaway
Use symbolic language to assert presence and protect values.
Themes
ritual
power
nature
protection
Mood
solemn
determined
Type
mythic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- ceremonial rites
- environmental activism
- personal empowerment
Key Concepts
mythology
symbolism
authority
Questions to Reflect On
- What does claiming a space mean to you?
- How can rituals influence real-world stewardship?
A Different Perspective
Such claims may be symbolic but lack tangible effect.
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